Mississippians on Mission: The Margaret Lackey State Offering
The fifth of nine children, Margaret McRae Lackey was born in Copiah County, Mississippi, on October 24, 1858. Her parents were James and Elizabeth Lackey. After graduating from Hillman College (now Mississippi Christian University) in Clinton, she worked as a teacher at Lea Female College in Summit and later returned to Clinton to work at Hillman College.
John and Clyde Maguire’s Legacy: Supporting Church Planting in Florida
Growth estimates for the Sunshine State suggest a population increase of more than 300,000 people annually. Those relocating are ethnically diverse, meaning the nations are moving to Florida, and Flor
A Life of Obedient Service: The Colorado Missions Offering in Honor of Nicy Murphy
Nicy Murphy, born May 16, 1911, offered a life of selfless service, influencing thousands through WMU leadership, teaching English, and writing. The Colorado Missions Offering in Honor of Nicy Murphy
One Woman’s Call to the Arctic: The Valeria Sherard State Missions Offering of Alaska
How does a small-town, southern woman end up serving God almost as far north as she could go? The answer is Valeria Sherard’s story. Valeria Sherard (Va-LAIR-uh SHARE-id) was born in rural Mississippi
Be Just the One: The Story of Dixie Farrior Jackson
Dixie Farrior Jackson certainly never envisioned her name would one day be attached to an offering for state missions. Born May 6, 1860, in Louisiana, Dixie lived with the security of loving Christian
Honoring Missions Giants: Alabama Myers-Mallory State Missions Offering
Two women. Different generations. Different gifts and skills. Different arenas for serving God. What might Kathleen Mallory and Martha Myers have had in common? The God they served. The Alabama state